I like S&W revolvers, they're classy. The lady smith is a great little conceal/carry handgun. However I wouldn't count on it being too accurate for target practice. I like the longer barreled S&W's for target shooting.

Still considering when to pull the trigger on the surprise; latest will be Christmas; earliest this week.

Us men don't put as much thought into things as we should when dealing with women, hence, the reason for consideration on the timing / method of delivery. Trying to add a little fire-power to the surprise (if you know what I mean), even though I normally would not make significant purchases without discussing it with her.

Steve

P.S. We use the Security Six for a lot of target work and the Lady Smith was purchased more for CCW or short-range home defense.

I've shot older & newer models that friends and family members own. Can't tell you the exact model numbers.

Do you know anything about how a Colt King Cobra 357 revolver shoots? I'm contemplating purchasing a used one, but don't know much about this particular Colt revolver. I believe its no longer being made.

Would have to pay $200 more (over the Lady Smith) to get that one for hunting and plinking in the field. Wife gets the Lady Smith for CCW; S&W M686 is a much different revolver that's enjoyable to shoot at anytime; M65LS Lady Smith has a plenty of recoil for a women at 26.5-oz's, even with low powered 148-gr. wadcutters or 135-gr. +P short barrel Gold Dots for self defense.

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